Storm Man” saved pelican’s life
Last week the Independent was contacted by resident Charles Nelson who wanted to hand over a picture to a “stranger” who he snapped saving...
Parking plans for public eye
Council’s plans for parking are now on public display.
Almost 10 months of community consultation and technical evaluation has gone into the development of a...
Memorial a solemn place for Nashos
A first sod ceremony was held to mark the start of building a new memorial for all Nashos and their families to have a...
Mary’s 100 years of love, determination
In 1911 the RMS Titanic was launched, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre and Italy declared war on Turkey.
But in that time,...
Watch your speed or be watched
A community campaign has been instigated to reduce the number of speed-related accidents on local streets.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, in partnership with the Roads and...
Green thumbs up for students
Westport High School (WPS) has been recognised for its contribution to Landcare at the 2011 Regional Landcare Awards, held in Grafton recently.
Regional Landcare Facilitator,...
Missing woman found
An elderly woman missing from a rural property at Wingham was found safe and well, after being reported as missing last week.
80-year-old Kathleen Prince...
No joy for TAFE teachers
The latest Federal Budget has left local TAFE teachers baffled.
Despite the Federal budget being full of promises around skills investment, TAFE teachers on the...
Positive for Port: Council
Significant investments in the infrastructure and health needs of the Hastings highlighted in the Federal Budget announced last week have been welcomed by Port...
Tourism spike a boost to region
Local tourism is on the up and up, bucking state and national tourism trends, with our most recent Easter holiday campaign recording a whopping...
Dig deep into family history
A Family History Fair with a difference is being held in Port Macquarie this weekend, exposing the bones of less known resources available.
Dubbed Digging...
Giant dog Gulliver rolls through town
The world’s biggest model guide dog will be visiting Port Macquarie for the first time on Friday, May 13.
At 4.3 metres tall, Gulliver the...
